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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.27, 1,032.60 and 440.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.27, 1,032.60 and 440.58 is: 661.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.27 : 1,032.60 = 440.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.27/1,032.60 = 440.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.27x = 1,032.60 × 440.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.27x = 454,940.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,940.71/687.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.95

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